Nigeria School Fair Stampede Kills 35 Children

This aerial photo reveals a general view of the city of Ibadan in southwestern Nigeria, where the incident occurred


A stampede at a school funfair in the southwestern Nigerian city of Ibadan has eliminated 35 kids and seriously hurt 6 others, cops said on Thursday.


The hurt kids were receiving medical attention following the occurrence, which happened on Wednesday in Nigeria's third-largest city, Oyo State Police Command stated.


"8 individuals have actually because been apprehended for their numerous involvements", authorities spokesperson Adewale Osifeso stated in a statement.


Among those detained was the primary sponsor of the event at the Basorun Islamic High School, which was arranged by the Wings Foundation and Agidigbo FM radio.


The Homicide Section of the State Criminal Investigation Department has opened a probe, Osifeso included.


Nigerian President Bola Tinubu on Thursday in a declaration "revealed extensive sadness over the tragic event".


He provided his "heartfelt acknowledgements" to residents, state authorities and the "grieving households who have lost their cherished children".


He urged the "Oyo State federal government to take every necessary procedure to avoid such a tragedy from reoccurring", the statement by the presidency added.


"Among the important actions are a comprehensive review of all public occasions' precaution, stringent enforcement of safety regulations, and routine security audits of event venues," Tinubu included.


- 'Rest in peace' -


Nigeria has seen numerous lethal stampedes in recent months.


In March, two trainees died and 23 were hurt after being squashed as thousands gathered totally free bags of rice given out by local authorities at Nasarawa State University, in main Nigeria.


Later that month, another stampede killed 4 ladies who had actually been waiting outside the office of a rich businessman in the northern city of Bauchi to collect 5,000 naira ($3.40) cash presents to help spend for food throughout the Muslim holy month of Ramadan.


Witnesses stated members of the crowd pressed to get hold of the cash, triggering a stampede, as Nigeria faced its worst economic crisis in a generation.


Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde had shared his condolences for the Ibadan victims on X on Wednesday.


"Our hearts stay with the families and liked ones affected by this catastrophe. May the souls of the departed rest in peace," Makinde said.


"We sympathise with the moms and dads whose joy has actually suddenly been turned to mourning due to these deaths," he included.
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